Financial Operations Accountant

Pioneering People; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payment solutions provider in London is seeking a Financial Operations Accountant for a 12-month fixed term maternity cover. This role offers a competitive salary of £25,000–£27,000 and allows hybrid working. The ideal candidate will manage key finance processes and assist in reconciling financial data, requiring advanced Excel skills and attention to detail. Join us to make an impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Annual company bonus

Industry-leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance & income protection

Gym Flex membership

Discounts & perks platform

Qualifications

• Background in finance, accountancy, or treasury with experience in reconciling financial data.
• Self-starter with ambition to grow and develop professionally.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily customer funding validations.
• Process payments on banking platforms and treasury systems.
• Reconcile Mastercard settlements and interchange information.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Strong multi-tasking ability

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Blackline

NetSuite

Banking platforms

Payment scheme providers (Mastercard, Visa)

Job description

Financial Operations Accountant | London | Hybrid | 12-Month Fixed Term | £25,000–£27,000

At WEX, we power payments for the global travel industry. Every business is different, and the opportunities and challenges are vast — whether companies are just starting out or well established. Our mission is to ensure smooth, accurate, and efficient financial operations, helping businesses thrive.

We’re looking for a Financial Operations Accountant to join our London team on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract. This role offers an exciting chance to manage key finance processes and make a real impact within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

• £25,000–£27,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Annual company bonus
• 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working – from London Bridge office
• Industry-leading pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase more)
• Life assurance & income protection
• Gym Flex membership
• Discounts & perks platform

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Operations Accountant:

• Execute daily customer funding validations, escalating issues promptly.
• Process payments on banking platforms and in-house treasury systems.
• Verify and troubleshoot critical financial data outputs.
• Serve as the finance point of contact with financial issuers.
• Reconcile Mastercard settlements and interchange information.
• Analyse, investigate, and resolve historical reconciliation differences.
• Highlight and resolve any negative customer balances efficiently.
• Review and provide feedback on existing financial processes.

What we’re looking for:

• Background in finance, accountancy, or treasury, with experience reconciling financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Strong multi-tasking ability and experience working to tight deadlines.
• Self-starter with ambition to grow and develop professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work with cross-functional teams.
• Meticulous with a focus on accuracy and precision in financial analysis, cash forecasting, and transaction processing.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments.
• Experience with Blackline, NetSuite, banking platforms, or payment scheme providers (Mastercard, Visa) is a plus.

Ready to apply?

If you have the skills, passion, and can commit to a 12-month fixed term, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join WEX as our next Financial Operations Accountant.